Happy Thursday, I hope the sun is breaking through for you as it is here in Brighton and Hove. We came across a really interesting new TED talk by Johann Hari recently. The presentation explores some of the ideas from his book Lost Connections, which as you will probably...
In his book 'Lost Connections' Johann Hari talks about the importance of connection in tackling depression and anxiety. He talks about connection to nature and connection to each other, and how both can help us to feel held and safe and supported. It can be hard,...
Happy festivities. I hope your intentions for December are materialising. It can be a super intense part of the year, where people feel tired out, low because of the weather, and burning the candle at both ends with parties and celebrations a-plenty. So my first...
Mental health is not a destination but a process. It's about how you drive, not where you're going.' Noem Schpancer I love this quote about mental health, and when better to share it than on World Mental Health Day? Mental health is an ongoing journey, we...
September through to the end of November is always busy for Bird. Right now we have resilience workshops and coaching a-plenty. It’s hugely exciting that so many not-for-profit organisations are keen to support their staff. However, it also means there is a lot to do. I...
Insightful thoughts and reflections are incredibly useful for us to grow and learn and move forward. Taking the time to have a conversation with a colleague, or a coach, or a therapist can really help us get to the heart of our challenges. Equally, reflecting in...
When I think back to my days working within the not-for-profit sector I can't remember much laughter. It felt hard to have a giggle when the nature of the work was so heavy. When we're faced with challenging work, or challenging times, laughter can feel...
One of my self-care practices is meditation. I try to meditate daily, many times and for many reasons I miss, but the intention is there. I use an app called Insight Timer and listen to a teacher called Sarah Blondin. 'Be, receive, give thanks' is Sarah...
Lethargy comes when we don't know where we're heading. Whether it's individually, as a team, in a partnership or as an organisation. We end up plodding along when there's no clear direction or aim. Life can seem a bit grey, and we can feel a...
Humans ebb and flow. Sometimes we feel joyous, energised, optimistic, sometimes we feel lethargic and hopeless. Sometimes we don't know how we feel, we feel numb, or lost, or just ok. We are emotional and chemical organisms. We change, we feel different from one day to...